Men are losing a key chromosome with age and it may be deadly
Posted: 21 Mar 2026, 00:46
Aging men often lose the Y chromosome in a growing number of their cells—and it may be far more dangerous than once believed. This loss has been linked to heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and shorter lifespans. Researchers suspect Y-less cells may grow faster and disrupt normal body functions. What seemed like a minor genetic quirk could actually be a major driver of age-related disease. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 044711.htm